Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), (Open to current NYS employees only), Box EXEC-244/00780 Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Education Department, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations), (Open to current NYS employees only), Box

EXEC-244/00780

The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 23 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $84246 to $105255 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 25% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Executive Office of Human Resource Management The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12234 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is seeking candidates to fill a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) position in the Bureau of Labor Relations. The OHRM provides personnel services, staff development, labor relations and employee benefits to staff in various diverse program areas within the Education Department, including the Office of Education Policy, the Office of Special Education and Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, the Office of the Professions, the Office of Cultural Education, the Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Under the supervision of the Associate Director (Labor Relations), the Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) will assist in the development, management, and coordination of the labor relations program within NYSED. Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the management representative on agency labor/management subcommittees;
• Advise supervisory staff regarding the review and response to Step 1 grievances;
• Conduct Step 2 grievance hearings and draft related decisions;
• Conduct investigations of employee misconduct;
• Investigate harassment and workplace violence complaints;
• Consult with, and provide advice to, managers and supervisors regarding the proper interpretation and administration of the State’s collective bargaining agreements with PEF, CSEA, NYSCOPBA and Council 82;
• Conduct disciplinary interrogations, prepare and issue notices of discipline, and represent the agency’s interests at disciplinary arbitrations;
• Advise supervisors regarding performance management and the performance evaluation process;
• Represent the agency’s position at performance evaluation appeal hearings;
• Conduct pre-termination hearings pursuant to Section 73 of the NYS Civil Service Law;
• Assist with the representation of NYSED’s position at appeal hearings conducted pursuant to Sections 71 and 72 of the NYS Civil Service Law; and
• Assist in the development and delivery of training to NYSED staff on specific components of labor relations such as those related to employee organizational leave, counseling, and progressive discipline.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Reassignment:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations).

Eligible List Appointment:

Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Section 52.6 Transfer to Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations): Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title allocated to salary grade 21 or higher deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a contingent permanent competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and/or work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position will require up to 25% in-state travel. This position leads to a maximum salary of $105,255 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@nysed.gov by June 26, 2025 (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (EXEC-244/00780) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address jobs@nysed.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@nysed.gov by June 26, 2025 (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (EXEC-244/00780) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.